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WTA Finals draw + first photos from Riyadh

Players have arrived in Riyadh for the 53rd edition of the Hologic WTA Tour’s crown-jewel event. Let’s take a look at the practice photos captured by Jimmie48 and the draw for this prestigious tournament, which kicks off on Saturday, November 2.

Aryna Sabalenka leads the Purple Group as the top seed, vying to maintain her position as world No. 1 in the year-end WTA rankings. Despite the controversy surrounding the event’s location in Saudi Arabia, Sabalenka appears at ease as she practices in form-fitting shorts at the King Saud University Sports Arena.